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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,010.28, 14,995.92 and 6,537

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,010.28, 14,995.92 and 6,537 is: 9,792.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,010.28 : 14,995.92 = 6,537 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,010.28/14,995.92 = 6,537/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,010.28x = 14,995.92 × 6,537
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,010.28x = 98,028,329.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,028,329.04/10,010.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,792.77

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